lovely abalone
Namelovely abalone
Scientific NameHaliotis pulcherrima
Common NameLovely Abalone
FamilyHaliotidae
GenusHaliotis
Speciespulcherrima
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, particularly found in the South Pacific islands (e.g., French Polynesia, Cook Islands).
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)40
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive vibrant orange and white exterior pattern; a prominent row of 5-7 open respiratory pores (tremata) along the left margin; a low, flattened spire; a strong, highly nacreous interior; and a somewhat rough, sculptured exterior surface with growth lines.
Author CitationGmelin, 1791
Description
A beautiful, ear-shaped marine gastropod shell, characterized by its vibrant orange and white patterned exterior and iridescent nacreous interior. It features a distinctive row of respiratory pores along its margin, typical of abalone species.
